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I read somewhere (but not sure if it's 100% true), that part of EA's contract with FIFA specifies they must release at least one edition of the game on each major console. This sounds like it's going to end up like the Vita version, which was OK but disappointing compared to the main console versions. Reply+1

I used to be a big fan of Nintendo, but lost interest with the Wii and didn't bother with the Wii U as my enthusiasm had gone. However, the early Switch videos really got me interested again, and I was seriously considering getting one. Unfortunately the last 24 hours have been a massive disappointment on almost every level, and I can't see me picking one up now (in 2017 at least). Reply+13

So a shop now refuses to sell me something unless I pay a membership fee. Nice one Amazon, that's 20 games a year I'll be buying from someone else. Never heard anything like it, surely a profit from a sale is a profit. Baffling, American big business turning money away... Reply+7

Love to replay the first half of Halo Combat Evolved where you're fighting a guerrilla action against the Covenant, but as a Far Cry style open world shooter on the Halo ring. Taking down Covenant held outposts, doing assassination missions etc a part of a team of ODST's.

For those considering a purchase, several means three and one of those can only be played the once.

Purchased the season pass for this, and not particularly impressed for the cost. While I did quite enjoy the main game, I won't be purchasing DLC when Destiny 2 puts in an appearance unless Bungie really up their game. Reply+37

Happy to admit that I've shot plenty of zombies, terrorists and aliens in my time, and had great fun doing it. However I think this game looks awful; if close ups of defenceless civilians having their heads blown away is deemed to be a good gaming experience, then I'm obviously out of step with where gaming is heading. Reply+3

Already have a PS4 but got an XB1 this week for Titanfall, Plants vs Zombies and Dead Rising. I was a bit nervous after all the negativity thrown at the machine, but finding it surprisingly good. On the whole I'm well pleased with both next gen purchases ( at the current time). Reply+11

Couldn't agree more, too many sad individuals on here nowadays. It's always been about the games for me and enjoying myself. The same people harping on about specs will be jumping to the defence of the Wii U in the next article. Strange world. Reply0

Picked up a XB1 for this (had a PS4 since launch), great game and loving every minute of it. In my mid fourties now, and still love shooters but know my reactions are slowing down. Found this very playable and fun and would recommend for the old timers out there. Reply+6

Graphics bit disappointing but would have got this if it was out on the PS4, as looks good fun and the release schedule is a bit barren at the moment. Know I won't lay out £500 to play it on the One though, but may get the 360 version if the quality is there. Reply0

Loved Left 4 Dead and really looking forward to this. This is what I was hoping for with the next gen, some fresh ideas and new IPs. I've come to realise that I'm starting to find gaming slightly boring at the moment, and hope it's a short term thing based upon over exposure to the current annualised franchises. Reply+22

I've been wondering if the reason the 360 version has not been shown is that it's pretty simiłar to the Xbone version. The two week delay could be MS hoping to encourage sales of the One, whereas if they launched at the same time people might just go with the 360 version and not buy a new console.

Loved Gears 1,2 and 3 but Judgement was a disappointment. It felt like some of the management changes at Epic Games (new owners, Belinski and Ferguson moving on etc), left Judgement seeming a bit tired and more of a franchise milking cash in than anything else (armour skins etc).

Microsoft bringing it in house and passing it to a new developer may be good news, if they're serious enough about the franchise.

I've moved on to PS4 at the moment, but this plus a new Halo could persuade me to pick up a ONE as well if the quality is there. Reply+1

MS seem desperate to lock everyone in to the console like iTunes. Although I own a PS3, most of my gaming this gen has been 360, and I probably would have picked up an Xbox One no problem if they had avoided all this extra crap. There's no way I'd pick one up now, although I can see it flopping and an almighty price cut and climb down within 12 months of launch, by which time it may be too late. Reply+23

I hated the changes made to Halo 4 (removal of Firefight, short campaign, poor split screen so crap couch co-op, more COD type multiplay etc), and all the signals suggested that Gears was going the same way. However, I picked this up against my better Judgement (lol) following mostly positive reviews, but you’re right it really does have an expansion pack feel to it. Still a good game, but worth closer to £20 than £40. Reply+9

I like this game but it feels like a step down from Gears 3. Where are the multiplayer maps (the HDD install size suggests you had disc room for more), where are two thirds of the Gears universe multiplayer characters (perhaps cut to save voice over fees)?

Don’t even talk about no Locust in the main multiplayer modes plus the baffling removal of Horde. I can’t help feeling that half of the multiplayer portion of the game has been removed to sell as future DLC. That and I can’t go more than five minutes in the campaign without a stats screen popping up.

Gears and Halo are Microsoft’s two biggest exclusives, but the decisions to milk them for all their worth and CODify the multiplayer on both, are slowly destroying the biggest reasons to pick up the next Xbox rather than a PS4. Reply+18

I never implied that gaming was a finite thing, and obviously new gamers are 'growing' into the hobby.

I've spent numerous hours playing games with my 15 year old son and 13 year old daughter over the years, but Little Big Planet, Minecraft and Viva Pinata had more appeal to them. They also liked the Lego games, but played them on the 360. Sure that means that they like gaming, but are unlikely to want a Nintendo machine. I doubt I'd be able to find one of my sons mates who would prefer a Wii U over either a PS4, next Xbox or gaming PC.

To me personally it's a bit more than just the lack of games putting me off the Wii U. I've always owned Nintendo consoles back to the SNES, but I really disliked the original Wii and hardly used the thing. As a result I've found that my gaming tastes have moved on to other things (Skyrim, Unchartered, The Witcher, Gears of War etc), and even if a new Mario, Zelda and Metroid were available right now, I no longer care anywhere near as much as I once did.

I'm sure they'll be great games, but my tastes have changed (I didn't bother with Skyward Sword for example) and I can't really see Nintendo enticing me back anytime soon.

Again that's only a personal opinion, but I wouldn't be surprised if a fair number of Nintendo fans have just moved on to something else. Reply+8

Always nice to have some free DLC, but I can't help wondering if these will be already on the disc and just unlocked, therefore probably removed from the main game to gain extra cash via 'sponsorship'.

Highly likely that we'll see a (paid for) Spartan Ops Season 2, as I think Microsoft's aim is to make this something 'approaching' Bungie's Destinty game. However, while Season 1 had some stand out Halo type moments, there was far too much padding and switch pushing in place to make a Season 2 an essential purchase.

Wish they'd bring back Firefight to be honest. The loss of this, and Horde Mode in Gears of War: Judgement is a sad day for those who prefer co-op to competitive multiplay. Reply+8

A fan of all things co-op in Halo games, but find Spartan Ops a bit boring tbh. Can't help feeling it's being done to stop disc trade ins plus sell us the inevitable season 2. No split screen plus the need for live gold takes away from it's supposed co-op nature, and the awful writing and acting really drags the story down. Who knew spartan 4s were such a load of douch bags. Nice movie clips at the start though... Reply+4

I'm seriously considering using the money that I would normally spend on 2 to 3 next gen consoles to do just that. It all depends on what MS and Sony reveal regarding their next gen plans in 2013. Reply+2

Bit of a worrying time for the future of gaming. It's been my hobby for 20 years, and I've purchased all the major machines in that time, but I just don't know what the next couple of years will bring.

The Wii turned me away from Nintendo, and the Wii U doesn't look like bringing me back. Sony seem hampered by a lack of money, lack of vision and internal politics, and are making me feel that my Vita purchase may turn out to be a mistake.

All I'm left with is Microsoft, who seem more interested in selling me movies than games, and are clearly driven by the desire to drain every penny from my pockets rather than any real love of gaming.

Picked this up in the £25 Tesco deal, so I'm pleased that the (more respected) sites such Eurogamer and Edge have given this a decent review.

People seems to get too worked up about COD, sure it won't set the world alight but there's sometimes also value in knowing roughly what you're going to get. A takeaway can be just as enjoyable as a fancy restaurant meal, if you're in the right mood.

At least you get plenty for your money with things such as split screen, bots, branching campaign, multiplayer leagues, co-op zombie modes catering for most tastes, and proving just how far rival games such as Medal of Honor have to go to compete. Reply+8

It does look nice, but split screen campaign has paid the price with nearly a third of the screen lost to vertical bars.

It's not a technical issue, but I also don't like the fact that you need Xbox Live Gold in order to play the Spartan Ops Co-op campaign (even solo); seems a bit sneaky on Microsofts part. Not that the servers stayed up long enough yesterday to play it much anyway... Reply+4